💙 Welcome to the world, Baby Luke 💙
What a week it’s been. At 9:44 AM on 11/24/2019 (promptly, on his due date) my sweet, 8 lb 9 oz son Luke arrived.
I am so, so in love, sometimes it feels like my heart can’t even handle it.
I wish I had some cute, professional, adorably-staged photos to share with you, but even though he’s been here for over a week I haven’t quite found the time to make that happen. So instead I have unpolished iPhone pictures to share . Fortunately I already have hundreds and hundreds of those.
Zach and I ended up going to the hospital late last Saturday night because my blood pressure was high (even though I have no history of high blood pressure and it had otherwise had been perfect through the whole pregnancy).
The doctor decided it would be safest to induce, and after 8 hours of labor (4 of those hours were pushing!) sweet Luke Ryan Merritt made his way into the world.
Zach and I are home now and are so, so in love with this perfect little boy.
Fortunately, I had posts scheduled to go out so you’ve still been seeing my new recipes even though I was in the hospital and have been less than productive sitting on the couch, soaking up this time with my baby boy.
I have more recipes scheduled out between now and January so that I can enjoy some time with Luke as well as recovering and adjusting.
I’ll still be around, answering comments and otherwise working on the blog, but I worked really hard these past few months to have posts (and videos) scheduled in advance so that I’d be able to take a mini maternity leave. I think you’ll really enjoy what I have planned.
I almost didn’t share this photo. It’s a pretty personal one; Zach took it shortly after delivery and I was a complete mess (it took me almost an hour to eventually comb the knots out of my hair, I don’t even know how they got there). But it was one of the best moments of my life and my heart has never been so full.
Thanks for letting me share these sweet moments with you. Back to the recipes tomorrow!
Other Baby Posts:
Prissy
Oh the sweet smell of a downy newborn’s head! Congrats, he’s beautiful and I love his name. Take care and I hope you get some rest during the holiday:)
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Thank you so much, Prissy! 🙂
Carla
Baby Luke is beautiful! Congratulations to your wonderful family. Kudos for posting one of the first pictures of you with your baby boy! It is my favorite! Enjoy all of your baby time! Thank you for your awesome blog, videos and amazing recipes!! I love the bit on the end where you sample it and make a comment.
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Thank you so much, Carla! I really appreciate it. I am enjoying my little guy so much right now. 🙂
Audrey
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!!
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Thank you so much, Audrey!
David Daggs
Awww what a cutie!! Congrats Sam,
David
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Thank you so much, David! He is amazing! 🙂
Barb Klitzsch
Thank you for sharing. Congratulations !!!!! He is the most adorable baby, you don’t look so bad yourself mama. Happy times … You are so blessed.
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Thank you so much, Barb! 🙂
Liz
Congratulations!! Your son is gorgeous; enjoy him, it’s amazing how fast they grow up. I just came across your website when an article about the “worst chocolate chip cookies” popped up in my news feed a few days ago, so glad it did, can’t wait to try that one. I’ve been looking at some of your recipes and the first one I tried was the vanilla cake and frosting and as indicated in the comments on it, it was delicious. Your site is now on my favorites list!! Enjoy your maternity leave!!
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Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes, Liz! I am so happy that you stumbled on my site and have enjoyed the recipes you have tried. I can’t wait to hear what you try next! Thanks again! 🙂
Jessica
Congrats!!! And you look amazing in that photo. I had one exactly one month before yours, on 10/24. I found your site while pregnant and craving sweets like crazy….I wanted to make them homemade to maybe curb the cravings, if I had to work so hard for my junk food. Enjoy that sweet baby! I’m doing the same, and also waffling over the sweets I’ll make this weekend.
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Thank you! Congrats to you as well, Jessica! I am so glad you came across my site and I hope that my recipes were able to cure your sweet tooth cravings. Enjoy this time with your little one. 🙂
Deb
Congratulations! May our Good Lord bless and keep him.
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Thank you so much, Deb! 🙂
Pina
Congratulations, he’s beautiful. May God keep him and your whole family safe and protect you all. I wish him joyful and healthy future.
LOVE,
Pina
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Thank you so much, Pina! 🙂
Barb Cattie
Sam – he is beautiful! What a blessing to have sweet baby Luke to love this Christmas season. Soak in every minute and CONGRATULATIONS to you and Zach!
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Thank you so much, Barb! We are soaking it in and enjoying lots of baby snuggles. 🙂
Megan
Awwww!!! How absolutely adorable! Congratulations to you and Zach on your sweet baby Luke! Enjoy your time with your sweet new bundle of joy 🙂
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Thank you so much, Megan! 🙂
L
Your son is Beautiful! Enjoy every precious moment 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
Fatimah
CONGRATS! Baby Luke is so cute & adorable. So happy for u & Zach. You look good by the way….Take care.
Sam
Thank you so much, Fatimah! <3
Corrin
That is such wonderful news! I’m so glad everything went well, and your little bundle of joy is the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while!
So happy for you and Zach!
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Thank you so much, Corrin! We are enjoying him so much. 🙂
Beth Guernsey
Congratulations! He is so precious and beautiful. I love his name!
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Thank you so much, Beth! 🙂
Mary Anne Pasquella
Congratulations!! You looked beautiful, and the baby is absolutely precious❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you so much, Mary Anne! 🙂
Liz McLeod
Congratulations!! Luke is absolutely adorable, and one of the greatest gifts you will ever receive in life! You have been blessed, for sure! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Thank you for the lovely recipes also. I am searching now for more!
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Thank you so much, Liz! He is the best gift and biggest blessing. Happy Holidays to you. Thank you for following me and trying my recipes, I am glad you enjoy them. 🙂